American Freedom Train Restoration? Well, Sort Of (Including Commentary from David C. Lester)
BALTIMORE ––The B&O Railroad Museum on Jan. 12 unveiled the restored American Freedom Train No. 1 (AFT No. 1) in honor of the 250th anniversary of America.
Breaking News
R.J. Corman Railroad Group Announces Appointment of Matthew Igoe as President and Chief Operating Officer
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – R. J. Corman Railroad Company last week announced Matthew (Matt) Igoe will join R. J. Corman Railroad Company as President & Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.
New York Announces $101 Million in Grants Awarded to Rail and Port Infrastructure Projects Statewide
ALBANY, N.Y. –– Governor Kathy Hochul last week announced the award of over $101 million in state funding to 25 projects across New York that will modernize key freight lines and port facilities under the state’s Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program (PFRAP).
Kentucky Invests in Rail Safety, Industrial Development Projects
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has awarded nearly $3 million to railroads and local government to finance a total of nine highway/rail grade crossing and industrial development projects.
CSX Upgrades Willard Yard
WILLARD, Ohio – CSX completed infrastructure upgrades at Willard Yard in Ohio.
BNSF Teams Complete Flood Restoration Efforts in The PNW
Our teams in the Pacific Northwest are accustomed to soggy conditions. However, what they endured and overcame in mid-December was beyond the pale. Wave after wave of atmospheric river storms brought high
MTA Service Changes Announced for Switch Replacement Project
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced service changes will take place on the 4 and 5 subway lines to allow for a switch replacement project.
Railway Track and Structures January 2026 Issue Now Available
ATLANTA – The January 2026 issue of Railway Track and Structures is now available to read digitally.
WMATA’s Green Line Construction Ends, Yellow Line Extends to Greenbelt
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Construction on WMATA’s Green Line ended December 30, and its Yellow Line now extends to Greenbelt.
MTA Completes 10 Station Accessibility Projects in 2025
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has completed 10 station accessibility projects in 2025.
$53MM Design Change Order Awarded to Tutor Perini
LOS ANGELES – Tutor Perini Corporation announced it was awarded a $53 million change order for the City Center Guideway and Stations Project located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Elevator Replacement Program Continues at TransLink Stations
VANCOUVER, B.C. – TransLink completed elevator replacements at Nanaimo and 22nd Street SkyTrain stations.
Select Weekend Service Suspension to Take Place at North Station Through April
BOSTON – MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services announced commuter rail at North Station will be suspended during select weekends from January through April.
2026 Track Buyer’s Guide Now Available
ATLANTA – Railway Track and Structures has released its 2026 Track Buyer’s Guide.
2026 MDOT Grade Crossing Surface Repair Recipients Announced
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced recipients for the 10th annual Local Grade Crossing Surface Program.
Valley Stream LIRR Station Now Renovated
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced its Valley Stream Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Station has been renovated.
U.S. Federal Government Bans Sale of New Foreign-Made Drones
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The U.S. Federal Communications Commission issued a notice this week banning the sale of new foreign-made drones, also referred to as unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
East River Tunnel Rehab Project is Chugging Along
NEW YORK CITY – Amtrak has shared progress on its East River Tunnel Rehab project.
Arclin Acquiring WVCO
ALPHARETTA, Ga.- Arclin has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Eugene, Ore.-based Willamette Valley Company (WVCO), which manufactures and distributes custom products and services for the railroad (WVCO Railroad Solutions), transportation, wood and consumer products,
Quantico Station Improvements Project Wins ACEC Virginia Grand Award
QUANTICO, Va. – The Quantico Station Improvements Project was awarded with a Grand Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia (ACEC Virginia).